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Kristopher O'Brien, AASW
Australia
AASW social worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Practical skill work
About Kristopher
Kristopher O'Brien is an AASW social worker with five years' experience based in Australia. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career questions, depression and ADHD using practical, goal-focused methods.
He takes a straightforward approach. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing small changes, and building simple routines that fit everyday life. Conversations aim to clarify what matters most and identify steps that feel doable.
Kristopher also works with people affected by trauma and disaster recovery, and with those sorting through fatherhood, veteran or first responder experiences. He pays attention to cultural context and to communication problems that make relationships harder.
In session he blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with motivational interviewing and narrative techniques. That means looking at thoughts and behaviours, exploring what motivates change, and making sense of personal stories to find new options.
Practicality matters: sessions usually include skill practice, short homework tasks and clear check-ins on progress. Kristopher uses plain language and concrete suggestions so people can try things between meetings.
To begin, a short online questionnaire helps match goals and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Kristopher commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify what matters to a person and strengthens reasons to try new habits, which is useful for career shifts, motivation issues and ongoing goals.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and current situation. Sessions begin with clear priorities and regular reviews so plans can be adjusted if something does not feel useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work on skills and check-ins into a busy week, allow shorter focused meetings for quick progress checks, and remove travel time. Kristopher aims to use practical exercises and simple between-session tasks so people can apply what they practise in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career questions, depression and ADHD, plus related issues such as post-traumatic stress and recovery after disasters.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to test small changes. Sessions include practical exercises and short tasks to try between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years' experience working in Australia, including work in post-disaster recovery and with veterans and first responders.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers as AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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